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Canadian Agriculture is responsible for nearly 10% of all national greenhouse gas emissions, making it a major contributor to climate change. Shifting from predominant industrial farming models to more sustainable, regenerative agricultural practices is key to reducing negative climate and biodiversity impacts, while enhancing resilience and reducing the need for expensive inputs. However, many producers view this transition as too risky, with a lack of clear incentives coupled with upfront costs and possibly reduced yields in the near term. Understanding these challenges and the opportunities to enable farmers to make this transition is fundamental to building a net-zero and climate-resilient agriculture sector in Canada.

In the fourth session of the Ivey Future of Agri-food Series, we will hear directly from three Canadian farmers who have made the transition to regenerative practices and integrated sustainability into their operations at various points in their farming journeys. We will hear their stories on why they decided to make the change, how they navigated the journey, the challenges and opportunities they encountered along the way, and what they see as the key enablers for all producers to follow this path. The session will also shed light on opportunities for policy makers, investors, and other actors in the value chain to support farmers through the transition to regenerative farming.

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For Students

We focus on five levers throughout the student journey: early interactions, skills and knowledge, scholarships and bursaries, mentorship, and career management.

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For Alumni

Ivey alumni are leading or transforming organizations towards more sustainability strategies and practices, as well as address pressing environmental and social challenges.

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Systems Change

Ivey plays a lead role in creating intellectual capital that leads to corporate best practices, more collaborative businesses, and a more competitive economy. Learn more about topics researched and how it filters into Ivey's curricula.

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Network for Business Sustainability

NBS is network of over 35,000 researchers and managers committed to advancing sustainable business

A Sustainable Space to Work and Learn

 

Thanks to a generous $8-million gift from the Richard M. Ivey Family, the Richard Ivey Building integrates the best in green building, design, and construction.

 

The 270,000-square-foot facility has achieved the Gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) certification from the Canada Green Building Council.

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